28a
Reading – Thames
via Caversham, Shiplake
Reading Buses First 06:55 Last 18:00Monday to Saturday
Route 28a runs between Reading and Thames via Caversham, Shiplake. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.
Quick departures
Live departures from key stops on this route
| Stop | Towards Henley | Towards Central Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Friar Street | No more today | 28a18:38and more |
| Micklands Road | 28a18:15and more | 28a18:28and more |
| The Plough | 28a18:29and more | 28a18:16and more |
| St Marks Road | 28a18:40and more | No more today |
Route stops
All stops on the route towards Henley
StopApprox. time
Frequently asked questions about the 28a
- What time is the first and last 28a bus?
- The first 28a of the day departs at 06:55 and the last one departs at 18:00. These are the scheduled departure times of the first and last journeys, which may start from either end of the route — check the timetable above for times at your own stop.
- Does the 28a bus run at weekends?
- The 28a runs on Saturdays but not on Sundays. Its published service days are: Monday to Saturday.
- How long does the 28a bus take?
- A full end-to-end journey on the 28a takes about 41 minutes between Reading and Thames, running via Caversham and Shiplake. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
- Who operates the 28a bus?
- The 28a is operated by Reading Buses. For tickets, fares, lost property or complaints about a journey you need to contact them directly — we're an independent service and can't help with those.
Timetable data from the Bus Open Data Service (BODS), Department for Transport. Live positions from operator vehicle feeds. Times are subject to change.